It's For Your Own Good

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Blind Date Meme



Let's face it, sometimes it's difficult finding someone to share your time, and your heart (or maybe just your body), with. Luckily for you, you have well meaning friends. Unfortunately for you, you have well meaning friends who didn't tell you this was coming. That's right. They have taken it upon themselves (and no doubt friends of friends or family members or someone else who clearly doesn't know you) to arrange a date. Without telling you.

That's right. The dreaded blind date. Which means now you've got to get through at least a reasonable amount of time with a total stranger (or maybe not a stranger if you're particularly, well, we can't say if it's lucky or not) before you can reasonably escape. Maybe it will go well. Maybe this will be the start of the rest of your lives. Maybe you'll get laid. Maybe you'll have a horror story for the ages.

No matter what plays out, though, you're here. Might as well see just how your luck is going to play out.

How to Play

1. Post your character and canon below along with any preferences. Then go back and edit your comment with the next number in order (i.e. first TL is 1, second is 2, etc)

2. Tag other TLs. If a character isn't in normal preferences, ask if they might want a date that goes poorly instead!

3. Optionally, get yourself a truly blind experience by going here and randomly generating a number. Then find the matching TL (numbered back in step one) and enjoy your blind date.

4. For more fun, use the list in the first comment for randomized date locations!

Comments

[atypical_echo]

My sweet tooth tends to get its way out with hot chocolate, but sometimes you just need something cool. Something that feels like you're cheating.

[He smiles at the thanks. As for himself, he's quite pleased to work through his own froyo. It tastes just right for the day they're having. The date.]

I'm going to say it right now, this is one of the best dates I've had in a while."

[bornofwords]

Can’t deny, hot chocolate is definitely nice in the evenings. Especially with something from the bakery, if there’s a chance.

[ When you can sneak away from work for a bit to get some time to eat and rest your weary bones? Sweets. That was his usual go to, anyway. The comment gets a small surprised look in his eyes, and a brighter smile in return. He was so glad to hear that. Especially considering he hadn’t been sure if he even got the right guy when this all began! ]

Me too, actually. I was a little worried about the whole… blind date thing, but I’m really glad we met Mark. [ Fidgeting with his yoghurt cup, he glanced up. ] Do you… Think it might be too soon to hope for another? Or well, the first of the non-blind variety, I guess.

[ he added with a little awkward smile. ]

[atypical_echo]

I don't tend to hit up bakeries as much, so I wouldn't know. I just go with the chocolate myself.

[Though he does smile at the idea of another.]

Yes. A non-blind one. That would be nice. Just you and me and maybe a place we like rather than one people set up for us.

[bornofwords]

That’s probably better, to be honest. I just kind of developed the habit, I suppose.

[ The response gets pleased, slightly relieved smile. It was just nice to know he wasn’t the only one who thought this was going well, and that it wasn’t wrong to hope for something more. ]

Yeah? I really like the sound of that. [ He grinned a little. It would be nice to actually decide on somewhere they both liked. It wasn’t as though the people involved had picked badly… But choosing themselves meant getting to know one another a little better too, and Sigma was all for that now. ] We should exchange numbers, make it easier to arrange.

[atypical_echo]

Oh, that I can do easily.

[Mark stuffs his spoon into his froyo and takes out his phone so he can hold it out for the guy to put information into it.]

[bornofwords]

[ Sigma finished another spoonful of his treat before setting it aside carefully and taking the phone carefully to input his contact information. There is, oddly, no last name… but that’s not important, right? Handing the phone back, he offered a light smile. ]

There, if you text me, I can add you to my contact list too.

[atypical_echo]

[Hey, at least he didn't input it only as the greek letter. That would get lost in Mark's phone for days.]

Alright. Hold on...

[He takes his phoen back and sends off a quick text of 'this is the best froyo' to the new entry.]

[bornofwords]

[ The phone buzzes for a moment to signify that the message had come in, and he quickly opens it to add the number to his contact list. A small smile crosses his face at the message, texting back a small silly ‘It is, I’m glad someone with good taste could show me it. :)’ before tucking his phone away. ]

Perfect, now we can stay in touch and maybe see how our schedules work out for the next little while.

[ And see what kind of places might make a nice second date… The unknown and getting to know someone the ‘old fashioned’ way was a little scary, but in an exciting way. ]

[atypical_echo]

I'm really looking forward to another meeting.

[Mostly, he's just smiling warmly.]

Tonight's been amazing.

[bornofwords]

[ And Sigma feels a little relieved to hear that, this whole… dating thing, blind or not, might not be as hard as he thought. The smile cast his way is nice, and he decides he likes Mark’s smile.

And he can’t help but smile back, less performative than it had been when the whole night started and more relaxed, sitting comfortably in the chair and enjoying both the yogurt and company. ]

I am too. I’ve liked getting to know you, Mark. I’m glad you ‘called dibs’ on the blind date.

[ He added with a soft laugh, finally finishing his yoghurt and setting the cup aside. ]

[atypical_echo]

[Mark blushes a little at that.]

It was so childish. But clearly no one showed up to complain so it worked out for me. And I'm not going to regret it. Tonight's been wonderful.

[bornofwords]

[ And Sigma has to admit to himself, the blush is kind of cute on Mark. Not that he meant to make the guy feel childish or anything, he was genuinely glad they went through with the blind date despite their uncertainties on if they were meant to meet or if there had been a mixup.

Tilting his head with a little smile, he nodded. ]

I thought it was sweet, actually. And uh… Honestly, I’d be sad if you did regret it. This has been great. I really do look forward to getting to know you better, Mark.

[atypical_echo]

Yeah, me too.

[He's smiling now, so warm and fond. Like this is the best thing that could happen.]

I look forward to it. Meeting again. Connecting with you.

[bornofwords]

[ Sigma had never found himself in a situation where he wasn’t ready to say goodbye, or even look forward to meeting someone again, much less connecting with them. But today? Today he was struck by that rather seriously. Pushing to his feet reluctantly and picking up his cup to throw out, he smiled with a little tilt of his head. ]

Then we’ll have to connect again soon. [ And with a nod to the phone and a hopeful, soft smile, he continued. ] And until then, I’ll text you.

[atypical_echo]

I'll really be looking forward to it.

[Mark smiles and finishes his own froyo.]

Guess this is goodbye for now?

[bornofwords]

For now, I’m afraid.

[ He sounds like he really does wish he didn’t have to, though. Still, he isn’t sure how late Mark likes to be out… And he has his own complicated situation when it comes to the concept of ‘home.’ ]

I should be getting back before it gets too much later. I’m staying with some people right now while I try to find a place and I don’t want to uh… inconvenience them by getting in too late, you know?

[atypical_echo]

Understandable. I should probably be telling my sister That I'm around and didn't get kidnapped.

[bornofwords]

As much as I enjoy your company and would enjoy spending more time together, I can’t say kidnapping is in my style. Best to not her worry about that, let her know I’m um… not someone with nefarious intent.

[ It’s a valid worry! At least in his opinion and prior experiences. Not that he knows Mark has similar luck with being scooped up by people. But it’s actually something of a comfort to know Mark has someone that would look out for him like that, at least. ]

[atypical_echo]

That means a lot, the lack of nefarious intent.

[He laughs and gets to his feet.]

Have a good night, guy.

[bornofwords]

[ Ah, what a nice laugh; Sigma can’t help but think. ]

You too, Mark. Take care with getting back. Um, and goodnight!

[ He offered with another soft smile, tucking a strand of hair behind his ear and lingering a moment before he finally turned to go. Of course, Mark would later find a brief text to check in. The whole ‘not kidnapped’ thing either stuck in his date’s mind or he was just thoughtful like that. ]

I hope you got home okay? Thank you again for a wonderful evening.

[atypical_echo]

[It's nice to have that check in text if he's honest. It makes him smile softly and fondly.]

Yep, home all secure. And thank you too. This was definitely the best evening I've had in a while that hasn't involved musicals.

[bornofwords]

I’m glad you did!

[ Yes, to see that definitely settled his concerns, and he smiled. One never knew what might happen to someone on the way home, after all. ]

Musicals, huh? You enjoy going to them often?

[atypical_echo]

There is nothing as good as musicals, of course I'm going to. I have all the classics on VHS AND DVD, just in case. Haven't been in person since the few my college put on of course.

[bornofwords]

[ Is Sigma committing this to memory? Yes, because it’s a habit, but it’s also really interesting to learn. ]

That must be quite a collection. … Would it be bad to admit that I’ve never seen a musical? Not for lack of desire, so much as not having a chance, of course.

((ooc: ok now I have adorable, cozy mental images of them having a night in at some point later on, curled up on the sofa together watching musicals ;w;))

[atypical_echo]

Okay, this is a date night plan then. I'm sorry, but you need to try at least one.

(OOC: I mean, it's canon)